Guides

The Benefits of Attending Daily Mass at Our Church

Daily Mass offers a quiet and faithful rhythm for people who want to place God at the centre of ordinary life. At Epiphany of Our Lord Church in South…

How to Request a Home Visit from a Priest

A home visit from a priest can bring prayer, encouragement, and practical pastoral care to someone who cannot easily attend church. The visit may be requested…

How to Read Our Parish’s Weekly Bulletin

A parish bulletin is more than a weekly notice sheet. It is a practical guide to worship, sacramental preparation, community life, pastoral care, and the small…

feast of the Epiphany and the traditions that bring it to life

For many Australian Catholics, the first week of January is a stretch of long, sun-soaked days, cricket on the radio and family still gathered around the table…

How To Volunteer For A Joyful Christmas Pageant

A Christmas pageant gives children and adults a simple way to proclaim the Nativity through Scripture, music, costumes, and hospitality. At Epiphany of Our…

Crafting a Home Advent Wreath That Speaks to the Heart

When December arrives in Australia, the season rarely behaves the way old European carols suggest. Cicadas hum through warm afternoons, the sun sets late over…

How our food pantry feeds families across South Philadelphia

Across Australia, community pantries have become a quiet backbone of urban life. In Sydney's western suburbs, in Melbourne's inner north, and in regional…

What to expect at a baptism preparation class

A baptism preparation class is a practical and faith-filled meeting for parents and godparents who are preparing to welcome a child into the Catholic Church.…

Our Parish Bell Tower: A Journey Through Its Storied History

For generations, the silhouette of our parish bell tower has defined the South Philadelphia skyline, its copper crown catching the morning light and its bronze…

How to Join the RCIA Program at Epiphany of Our Lord

Entering the Catholic Church is a personal journey of faith, questions, friendship, and prayer. At Epiphany of Our Lord Church in South Philadelphia, the Rite…